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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report (Mar 11, 2002)

Filed March 11, 2002For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) announced on March 11, 2002, a significant change in its auditing firm. The company, along with its subsidiary Federal Express Corporation, has dismissed Arthur Andersen LLP as its independent auditor. This decision was made after FedEx sought proposals from other independent accounting firms and was approved by its Board of Directors upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee. Effective immediately, Ernst & Young LLP will be engaged as the new independent auditors. Ernst & Young will be responsible for auditing FedEx's financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2002. This change is a notable event for investors, as auditor changes can sometimes signal underlying issues or a desire for a fresh perspective on financial reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation and its subsidiary Federal Express Corporation are changing their independent auditors.
  • 2Arthur Andersen LLP has been dismissed as the certifying accountant.
  • 3Ernst & Young LLP has been engaged as the new independent auditor.
  • 4The change is effective upon Arthur Andersen's completion of its review report for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2002.
  • 5Ernst & Young will audit FedEx's financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2002.
  • 6There were no disagreements between FedEx and Arthur Andersen on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing procedures during the past two fiscal years and interim period.
  • 7No reportable events that would typically be disclosed under Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v) occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

FedEx determined to change its auditor after seeking proposals from independent accountants. The decision was approved by FedEx's Board of Directors upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee.

The change will become effective upon the completion by Arthur Andersen of its review report on FedEx's financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2002, which is expected in April 2002.

No, the filing explicitly states that there were no disagreements between FedEx or FedEx Express and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.

No, the filing indicates that FedEx and FedEx Express did not consult with Ernst & Young regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) during the relevant periods.